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School's out and it's time for some fun, and thankfully, you've got a stack of options for your next family trip.
Will you tramp the trails on Cradle Mountain? Perhaps you'll head to the sandy shores of Bruny Island? Maybe you'll unwind in the small town of Strahan? We've sorted out the ideas, now all you have to do is pick one (or two).
However you decide to spend the school holidays, it's important to keep on top of the state's current travel restrictions and maintain good hygiene and physical distancing practices.
Instantly recognised by its red-tinged rocks, the Bay of Fires region is a child's outdoor playground.
While you relax, they can play among the stones, feel the sand between their toes and snorkel or swim the waters of its inlets.
For more active types, there are numerous walks among native flora and fauna.
Walking back through time to the historic site of Port Arthur is a rite of passage for all Tassie kids.
Tucked away at the end of the Tasman Peninsula, this once penal settlement is now an open-air museum of prison and church ruins. Tours run daily, and for kids who love a good spook, ghost tours are held from dusk.
Make a longer trip of it and stay in the area to hike the craggy coastal trails of the Tasman Peninsula, including part of the famous Three Capes Walk.
This Tassie gem needs no introduction. It's arguably the island's most famous mountain and offers hikes that vary from casual to challenging.
Take the little ones around the circle walk or put your best foot forward to scale the mountain for epic landscape views.
In the village, hotels have their own bushland walks where you can meet native wildlife. They're also super cosy if you've got babies or toddlers or if you're seeking a pampered getaway.
This port town on the west coast of the island is a hidden gem, with trails to tramp, a lighthouse to scale and waterfalls to gush over.
It's often used as a gateway to the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and there are loads of cruises that can take you out there. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser where kids can take in the fresh air and the sights and the sounds.
Or, for a more relaxed family getaway, you can sit back in the harbourside town, divulge in its convict history and tuck into its local produce.
The capital city is the place to go for culturally inclined families. Its art museum MONA is a destination in its own right, serving up quirky artworks that'll fascinate little minds.
Along the harbour are historic warehouses and market stalls where you can meet local makers and purchase artisanal crafts.
Keeping your trip in the big smoke means you won't fall short on activities that suit all budgets and interests, including hikes up Mount Wellington or movies at the local cinema.
Hobart families searching for a local getaway that won't eat up more than a day or a weekend can turn to Richmond.
This charming town is only 25 kilometres from the city and is surrounded by local farms and wineries with ample space for children to run around.
When you're not eating, give them a taste of Tasmania's history at convict-era sites such as Richmond Gaol and the Oak Lodge museum.
For families who can't get away for a long break, these getaways and attractions are a just few hours out of Hobart or Launceston. Do a quick day trip or make a weekend out of it with the kids.
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